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Vrael, I think you did all the diagnosing correct and a new battery should fix your problem. It is a straight forward task, but be careful of the clip that holds that battery cable. You do want to use a paperclip bent into a L-shape and pull gently straight up. The connector ha a tendency of breaking of the logic board. You probalby already found these, butjust in case, here are the guides iPod 5th Generation (Video) Repair and you can get the battery at places like this http://www.ifixit.com/iPod-Parts/iPod-Vi... Hope this helps, good luck.

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